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What is camouflage?

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Camouflage is an animal's color or pattern that helps it blend into its surroundings.

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What are adaptations?

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Adaptations are body parts and behaviors that help an organism survive in their environment.

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How do floating seeds help coconuts survive?

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Floating seeds help coconuts survive by allowing their seeds to travel from one island to another.

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Why do water lilies have air spaces in their stems?

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Water lilies have air spaces in their stems so that they can float.

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How long does it take for plants and animals to adapt?

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It takes a very long time for plants and animals to adapt.

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What is mimicry in animals?

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Mimicry is when an animal resembles another species to gain an advantage, such as avoiding predators.

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What is an example of a behavioral adaptation?

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Migration is an example of a behavioral adaptation where animals move to different locations for survival.

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What is a structural adaptation?

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A structural adaptation is a physical feature of an organism that helps it survive, like the thick fur of a polar bear.

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How do cacti adapt to their environment?

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Cacti have thick, fleshy stems that store water, allowing them to survive in dry environments.

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What role do sharp thorns play in plant adaptations?

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Sharp thorns protect plants from herbivores that might eat them.

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